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S. 161 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

JOBS Act of 2023

S. 161 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 31, 2023, sponsored by Tim Kaine with 49 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
Co-sponsors
49
Policy area
Education

What it does

Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2023 or the JOBS Act of 2023 This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Job Training Federal Pell Grant program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award a job training Pell Grant to a student who does not have a degree; attends an institution of higher education (IHE); is enrolled in a career and technical educati…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tim Kaine (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 31, 2023
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jan 31, 2023)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 161 (118th Congress): JOBS Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-s-161/jobs-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).